Business Support Clerk
Role: Business Support Clerk
District: Barnsley
Location: Churchfields, Barnsley
Salary: £24,222 - £26,106
Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
In this role you will provide administrative and clerical support contributing to the effective running of the district.
Key responsibilities:
Act in accordance with Financial Regulations and Financial Instructions, procedures and guidelines.
Source, order and raise requisitions for goods and services using the relevant information system, e.g., i-procurement
Receipt goods and service and confirm deliveries and quantities
Administer local purchase card and disturbance and income accounts
Track and supply equipment, uniform, controlled stationery and stock.
Communicate with internal and external customers.
General clerical duties
Skills and experience:
• Experience of working in an office environment.
• Ability to utilise Microsoft applications.
• Proven numeracy.
Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview
For more detailed information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please click here to view the role profile
Smarter ways of Working:
South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community.
There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.
This role has been evaluated as a fixed role.
Contact details:
For further information about the role, please contact: Gillian Blake on 01226 736334
Closing Date: 5th November 2025
Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Recruitment Manager and the Line Manager for the role.
How to apply:
Please click ‘Apply’
Candidate Information:
Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.
It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.
If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.
Documents to Review:
For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - Please Click here
For Application Guidance and Tips - Please Click Here
For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - Please Click Here
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